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Job Summary:As an admissions counselor, your role is to be a representative for the university, a resource to prospective and admitted students, and a guide through the admissions process. Admissions Counselors spend part of their year traveling to high schools in a specific territory to represent Alvernia and help interested students receive necessary information. In an assigned territory, you will read applications, make admission decisions, and cultivate relationships with prospective students and their families. This Admissions Counselor will also actively participate in college recruitment and yield events, including but not limited to individual tours, Information Sessions, Open Houses, Accepted Students Days, Scholarship Luncheon, Connection Days, New Student Orientation, and other recruitment events.Essential Functions:1. Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.2. Build connections with prospective students through various means of communication, including email, phone, virtual meetings, on-campus events, and off-campus functions.3. Design and implement a travel schedule in a designated geographic territory to ensure successful recruitment from schools that will yield students likely to apply and attend Alvernia University.4. Review and make admission decisions on student applications and reach out when an admission decision or update has been made.5. Assist with on-campus admissions events for prospective students and be able to present information or speak publicly during events.6. Advise students and provide resources for financial aid, residence life, academics, student support services, athletics, student activities, or any other aspect of the university. This may include connecting them virtually or in person with those departments on campus.7. Ensure enrollment goals are being met.Additional Responsibilities:1. Make admissions acceptance packages for admitted students.2. Work collaboratively with other departments, especially financial aid and athletics.3. Be an asset to school counselors in college advising.4. Ability to take on projects and be creative.5. Complete other tasks as assigned.Qualifications/Education:1. Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.2. Bachelor’s degree required. Experience and working in higher education, the field of admissions, and student counseling are preferred (Master’s degree required for Assistant Director level).3. Strong communication skills in speaking, writing, and active listening.4. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.4. Managing time effectively, balancing various assignments at once, and remaining organized.5. Proficient in using the computer and utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge or skills in databases and software such as Technolutions Slate, PowerCampus, PowerFaids, Zoom, and Microsoft Office &amp; Teams are preferred.6. Ability to analyze data, think critically and creatively, and meet university goals.7. Remain available to work during nights and weekends as required.8. Valid Driver’s License.9. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.Physical Requirements:1. Attendance is required to perform the duties of this job.2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.3. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.4. Driving long distances for high school visits and fairs.

Alvernia University

Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Admissions

USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality.&nbsp; This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.&nbsp;&nbsp; ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.&nbsp; Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient care requirements.</li><li>Train patient (and/or care partner) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.</li><li>Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter.&nbsp; Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.</li><li>Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li>Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations.&nbsp; Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.</li><li>Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.&nbsp; Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.</li><li>Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.</li><li>Continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes.&nbsp; Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.</li><li>Obtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.</li><li>Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.&nbsp; Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Responsible for performing on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.</li><li>Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.</li><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.</li></ul>Home Hemodialysis Only:<ul><li>Coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.</li><li>Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements.&nbsp; Monitor and report water sample and culture results.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Hemo & Peritoneal RN

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking responsible, caring, and dedicated people&nbsp;to fill full-time Direct Support Professional positions across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Westmoreland counties.Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes by providing assistance with daily activities such as preparing meals, administering medication, and providing transportation to work or community activities in order to promote independence. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support.Apply today to find your career and passion at Passavant Memorial Homes!DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):<ul><li>Provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and specialized care in daily living, social, and recreational activities.</li><li>Provide support and assistance to foster maximum independence of individuals.</li><li>Participate in the development and implementation of the individual support plan.</li><li>Ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals.</li><li>Assist and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in the home and community.</li><li>Observe individuals’ behaviors and changes in physical condition, utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual, and document and report accordingly.</li><li>Administer medications (upon completion of certification; all necessary training is provided).</li><li>Assist/perform needed cooking, housekeeping and cleaning duties.</li><li>Maintain logs and records pertaining to individuals.</li></ul>REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):<ul><li>Minimum of 18 years of age, required.</li><li>Valid driver’s license, required.</li><li>Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.</li></ul>PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:<ul><li>Competitive Wages: $19.50 an hour</li><li>Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage</li><li>Generous PTO package</li><li>401K Retirement Plan</li><li>Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment</li><li>Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $3,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $1,500 per year for part-time employees</li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program</li></ul>Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *The $19.50 hourly rate is applicable to many available block shift positions.&nbsp; These positions include a 50-cent per hour block rate premium.&nbsp; Regular shifts (i.e., part-time, daylight, afternoon, and overnight shifts) are at a rate of $19.00 per hour.

Passavant Memorial Homes

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> May assist with billing log preparation and updates.</li><li>Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic</li><li> Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.</li><li>Knowledge of and comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li>Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals to include progress reports.</li><li>Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.</li><li> Report machine problems to Biomedical Technician and Administrator.</li><li> Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.</li><li>Assist with staff training as requested.</li></ul>

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

Full-time 3 days a week MWF 30 hours. &nbsp; Potential for 40 hours with an additional day in another clinic - Altoona. &nbsp;<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Caron is one of the leading treatment centers in the US and is recognized for high-quality, evidence-based methods and thought leadership in addiction medicine. Mentored by respected experts in the field and ranked among Newsweek’s Best Treatment Centers in PA five years in a row, Caron has built a culture that supports and sustains trauma-informed, resilient staff at all levels of the organization and values personal and professional growth. We invest in our employees, providing financial plans, generous Paid Time Off programs, paid holidays, 401K employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and benchmarking to ensure ongoing competitive compensation. Full-Time employee benefits also include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages with wellness plan reduced insurance premiums and company-paid life and disability insurance. Apply today to begin a rewarding career with us.Full time - evening/night shift!Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assume the charge nurse role if applicable and/or unit nurse role by:</li><li>Receiving and giving accurate and thorough shift reports</li><li>Keeping the physicians informed of patient’s conditions, change of conditions, LOC and triage information and needs</li><li>Correctly entering and taking off physician orders</li><li>Oversight of the care of patients by auxiliary personnel</li><li>Organizing and delegating patient care activities</li><li>Monitoring and/or performing diagnostic screening tests as ordered by physician</li><li>Providing thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report</li><li>Assess individual patient care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing assessments, LOC, and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron.</li><li>Prepare patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc. following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN meetings with patients for assigned units when in unit nurse role.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policies.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings when in unit nurse role.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Provide support services for patient care issues to staff at other Caron facilities.</li><li>Maintain adequate staffing for each shift.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean and organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as RN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>Current Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) certification preferred.</li><li>1-3 years’ experience working as an RN preferably in ER, acute care or mental health setting</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>#IND102

Caron Treatment Centers

Registered Nurse - Full Time - 2nd Shift

Position will work full time evening or night shift, and will rotate every other weekend.&nbsp;Join a purpose-driven team at Caron Treatment Centers, where for nearly 70 years, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery from addiction and rebuild their lives. We offer real careers with real opportunities for growth, comprehensive training, and a commitment to work-life balance. Our benefits include generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, professional growth and development, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) plan, and robust&nbsp;medical, dental, and vision plans. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of teamwork, compassion, and dedication to our mission. Start a career that saves lives at a company that values yours!&nbsp;Up to $28/hour plus shift differential!Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Reports pertinent observations in regard to individual patient care needs and makes suggestions regarding medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing LOC and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Prepare patients for examination: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc., following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts. Accurately and in a timely manner orders medication from the pharmacy as directed by physician order, to replenish stock, and/or refill patient medications.</li><li>Correctly enter, take off, and implement physician orders.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans, if applicable.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN weekly meetings with patients for assigned units, if applicable.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform diagnostic screening tests as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately perform and/or reviews triage information including accurate and thorough D&amp;A history and contact the physician for admission medical orders.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Provide thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policy.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, if applicable.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Notify the physician in an appropriate and timely manner of changes in the patient’s medical condition.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean, organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as LPN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>1-2 years’ experience working as an LPN</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>#IND101

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